Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Labor and Delivery Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/02/2026 Duration: 12 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Department. This night-shift position provides care for laboring patients, including those with high-risk conditions, during gestations of 34 weeks and greater. The role supports labor and delivery, obstetric triage, postpartum care, and Level II special care nursery services.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a 48-hour workweek. Weekend coverage includes six weekend shifts in six weeks or every third weekend.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license valid in Kansas or a compact state Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Advanced or Intermediate certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification Required certifications and licensure must be current and available at submission Two years of labor and delivery experience Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience Charting system experience First-time travelers are accepted Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Provides care for high-risk labor conditions, including preeclampsia and diabetes. Supports cesarean sections and external cephalic versions. Cares for neonates, adolescents, infants, and adults. Provides services across labor and delivery, obstetric triage, postpartum, and Level II special care nursery areas.

Responsibilities include fetal monitoring, vaginal delivery support, postpartum care, newborn assessment, breastfeeding support, administration of blood products, management of magnesium sulfate and insulin infusions, and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Posted Date: 2026-10-10 Cross Country Job ID 1301199. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus